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Oct 20th, 2006, 01:25 AM
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Next June will be in Orlando for a week then Miami for a week. When I booked I Had nt passed my driving test so was planning on using the public transport and shuttle services. I have now passed my test and would like to get a car at least for a few days in orlando. How much can I expect to pay considering I have a new licence and am only 23yrs old.
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Oct 20th, 2006, 03:48 AM
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It used to be that you had to be 25 to rent a car - no longer. Age is almost universally 21 - but drivers between ages of 21-24 pay an additional fee per day - it often ends up costing 1 1/2 times as much if you rent as a younger driver.
Oct 20th, 2006, 04:19 AM
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And assuming you're from the UK, Matt, you'll pay a lot for insurance. I'd suggest you look at cos. that will quote you with insurance included.
http://carhire.airline-network.co.uk...link.ashx?lp=y
whizzcarrental.com
and compare with some others.
http://carhire.airline-network.co.uk...link.ashx?lp=y
whizzcarrental.com
and compare with some others.
Oct 20th, 2006, 07:07 AM
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mclaurie has a very good point - I missed the UK part. It is also possible that companies may have different rental ages for renters from outside US. There have been several posts here about very high costs of renting a car in US if one is from outside US>
You may find it turns out to be cheaper and easier to take shuttle and cabs.
You may find it turns out to be cheaper and easier to take shuttle and cabs.
Oct 20th, 2006, 07:42 AM
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Agree to check carefully on insurance. People with US insurance or US credit cards don;t have to pay this since either one of the other provides coverage. My understanding is that insurance cos/credit cards outside the US do not do so.
And full insurance (for the car your're driving as well as damage to other cars /objects and people) can be VERY expensive. If you're judgement proof - have no assets that can be seized - you can probably go without the latter - but no company will let you take the car without insurance on it at a mimimum.
(As an example living in NYC - granted with some very expensive cars on the road - our auto insurance covers us for $300,000 - I believe the minimum allowed is now $25,000.)
And full insurance (for the car your're driving as well as damage to other cars /objects and people) can be VERY expensive. If you're judgement proof - have no assets that can be seized - you can probably go without the latter - but no company will let you take the car without insurance on it at a mimimum.
(As an example living in NYC - granted with some very expensive cars on the road - our auto insurance covers us for $300,000 - I believe the minimum allowed is now $25,000.)
